Apple reveals pricing and availability for the iPad Pro 9.7-inch and iPhone SE in Malaysia

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Apple reveals pricing and availability for the iPad Pro 9.7-inch and iPhone SE in Malaysia

It was just a short week or two that Apple held their signature Spring event where they unveiled two new hardware offerings, the iPhone SE and the more sizeable 9.7-inch iPad Pro. Apple announced that the iPhone SE will be coming to over 110 countries by May 2016 and it looks like they have delivered as both these device are about to arrive in Malaysia.

Ahead of that, the Apple Malaysia online store has listed official pricings for both devices and the iPhone SE starts at just RM 1,949 and you can now own an iPad Pro for just RM 2,699. Make sure to top it up with the RM 469 Apple Pencil. So, if you fancy yourself some new Rose Gold Apple gear, head on over to the Apple Store to get yourself some new hardware

iPhone SE Key Specifications

• Apple 64-bit A9 SoC
• 2GB RAM
• 12MP iSight camera
• 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera
• Wi-Fi ac
• Bluetooth 4.2
• 16/64GB
• 1,624mAh batter
• Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold
• RM 1,949 / RM 2,449

Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch pricing

• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi — RM 2,699
• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi — RM 3,399
• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi — RM 4,099
• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi + LTE — RM 3,299
• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + LTE — RM 3,999
• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi + LTE — RM 4,699

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Apple's new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes with a new True Tone Display

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Apple's new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes with a new True Tone Display

Alongside the brand new iPhone SE, Apple also took the opportunity to unveil it's brand new tablet offering which is the downsized iPad Pro. The new 9.7-inch iPad Pro (yeah, that's what Apple is calling it) packs all the features that came with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro into the size of a 9.7-inch iPad. Impressively, Apple managed to pack all the new features like the smart connector, a new 12MP iSight camera, 4 stereo speakers and a new optical stack into the exact same form factor that the iPad Air 2 came in. The downside is that there is a camera bump on the back.

The new 9.7-inch iPad Pro still comes with an impressive display that clocks in at 264 ppi but Apple is putting focus on the new display technology included with this regular sized iPad Pro. They are calling it True Tone Display technology and this hardware feature enables the iPad Pro's display to intelligently adapt to the surrounding lighting conditions. Apple says that this feature will help prevent glare and improve usage in all lighting conditions.

9.7-inch iPad Pro Key Specifications

• 9.7-inch Retina Display (2048 x 1536)
• 64-bit Apple A9X SoC
• 12MP iSight camera
• 5MP FaceTime HD camera
• 32/128/256GB
• 169.5 x 240 x 6.1mm
• 437g

In terms of big features, that is about it for this new 9.7-inch iPad Pro. Unlike it's bigger 12.9-inch sibling, the smaller iPad Pro comes with a 12MP iSight camera that is seemingly similar to the one on the iPhone SE and iPhone 6S and Apple has also tossed in a TrueTone flash.

• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi — $599 (~RM 2,400)
• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi — $749 (~RM 3,025)
• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi — $899 (~RM 3,630)
• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi + LTE — $729 (~RM 2,950)
• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + LTE — $879 (~RM 3,550)
• Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi + LTE — $1,029 (~RM 4,155)

Starting at $599 for the 32GB model, and going way up to $1,029 for the 256GB model with cellular capabilities, the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro isn't as affordable as older 9.7-inch iPads but just remember that this iPad Pro will work with the $99 Apple Pencil and will be able to tap into the world of accessories with Apple's Smart Connector. Just like the new iPhone SE, Apple is also adding a Rose Gold option with the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro.

Learn more about the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro here

ORIGINAL SOURCE: APPLE

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 launched in Malaysia, prices start at RM 1,699

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 launched in Malaysia, prices start at RM 1,699

We're just a week away from the official launch of Samsung's flagship phablet, the Galaxy Note 5 but before that, Samsung Malaysia is making the relatively new Galaxy Tab S2 available in Malaysia. The tablet which was announced late last month is the sequel to the company's premium Galaxy Tab S tablet which had all the bells and whistles of a flagship android tablet.

This time around, Samsung kept the design relatively similar but the made changes to the overall thickness and weight and the new Galaxy Tab S2 is just 5.6mm thin on both the 8" and 9.7" models. The tablet itself is wrapped around a metal frame which makes it suitable for various day to day conditions. With those dimensions, Samsung is a winner in terms of sheer size when compared to other competing android tablet out there.

Well, the new Galaxy Tab S2 is not only made to outs Android tablet, Samsung built it to take some limelight away from Apple's iPad Air 2. The new Galaxy Tab S2 features a the iPad's 4:3 aspect ratio on both the 8" and 9.7" models which indicates why the width of the Tab S2 differs from it's predecessor. 

But, the new Galaxy Tab S2 is not only the slimmest tablet Samsung has ever produced, it's packs quite a lot of power under the hood. There is an unnamed octa-core processor (most likely exynos) on both the 8" and 9.7" models that is paired up with 3GB of RAM, an 8MP rear camera, a 2.1MP front facing camera, LTE support, 32/64GB of expandable memory and a QXGA (2048 x 1536) Sper AMOLED display on both models. 

Basically, the specification for both these devices are pretty similar, the only difference is of course the size of the tablet itself and the built in battery. The 8" Tab S2 has a 4,000mAh battery while the 9.7" Tab S2 comes with a 5,870mAh battery. All of this hardware runs on Android 5.0 lollipop with Samsung's TouchWiz UI and the Galaxy Tab S2 still uses Samsung's classic home button and dual capacitive keys. On a side note, the home button on both the 8" and 9.7" Galaxy Tab S2 also doubles as a fingerprint reader. 

Besides all of those technical specification, the Galaxy Tab S2 is still a pretty versatile new tablet and Samsung has bundled in 100GB of OneDrive storage with the purchase of the device and Microsoft Office Mobile application are also pre-loaded onto the device out of the box. Not to mention that Samsung is also preloading their Milk Music service and also the iflix app to provide 1 year's worth of unlimited video content. 

As for the price itself, Samsung will begin offering the Galaxy Tab S2 through their retail channels starting next Friday (August 14) for a starting price of RM 1,699 for the 8" Galaxy Tab S2 with 32GB of storage while the bigger 9.7" Galaxy Tab S2 with 32GB of storge will go for RM 1,999. Additionally, if you choose to purchase the Galaxy Tab S2 through Senheng, the will throw in a bluetooth speaker worth RM 129 for free.